Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Vocab with analogies

per·ceive
pərˈsēv/
verb
  1. 1.
    become aware or conscious of (something); come to realize or understand.
    "his mouth fell open as he perceived the truth"
    synonyms:discern, recognize, become aware of, see, distinguish, realize, grasp,understand, take in, make out, find, identify, hit on, comprehend,apprehend, appreciate, sense, divine; More

  2. 2.
    interpret or look on (someone or something) in a particular way; regard as.
    "if Guy does not perceive himself as disabled, nobody else should"

    sfer·vent
    ˈfərvənt/
    adjective
    1. having or displaying a passionate intensity.
      "a fervent disciple of tax reform"
      • archaic
        hot, burning, or glowing.


    in·cor·rupt·i·ble

    ˌinkəˈrəptəb(ə)l/
    adjective
    1. 1.
      not susceptible to corruption, especially by bribery.
      synonyms:honest, honorable, trustworthy, principled, high-principled, unbribable,moral, ethical, good, virtuous
      "an incorruptible man"
    2. 2.
      not subject to death or decay; everlasting.



    INTRO PARAGRAPH:

    -Include an exciting HOOK sentence that introduces the subject matter of your essay.
    - Include necessary background info about the story
    -Write your thesis statement

    HW: Please write your Introduction paragraph. This is due tomorrow.








    regard, look on, view, consider, think of, judge, deem, adjudge
    "she was perceived as too negative"







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